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T158 JSS

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,970 mi
Last recorded147,970 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 JSS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 147,970 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides corroded,but not to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 147,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides corroded,but not to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 147,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 144,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner sill, small hole,however is not in prescribed area

Fail 2 May 2025 144,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted next to numberplate (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger ,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheelarch, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch,as marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner sill, small hole,however is not in prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2024 140,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 131,136 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 131,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 124,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 118,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 118,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 112,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 112,348 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 105,830 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 105,830 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,494 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 70,996 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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T158 JSS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T158 JSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T158 JSS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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